 the two candidates. He joked that it doesn't matter if Biden drinks a whole gallon of energy drinks, he can't match the energy of Trump and will have to defend his record, including on the U.S.-Mexico border. A new poll released on the eve of the first debate says former President Trump has taken a lead over President Biden nationally at 49 to 45 percent. In a race that includes RFK Jr., the poll finds Trump's lead increases to six points, beating Biden 43 to 37 percent.